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Beyond diet, lifestyle factors such as exercise, avoiding smoking, managing blood pressure, and controlling blood sugar are crucial to maintaining vascular health. These interventions help preserve the delicate blood vessels supplying the brain, thereby possibly preventing or delaying dementias like Alzheimer’s.
Personal Approaches to Supplementation
While a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, nuts, and whole foods remains the best way to obtain micronutrients, supplements can play a helpful role when nutritional needs are unmet:
- Vitamin D and Omega-3 fatty acids are common supplements that support brain health.